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Alabama: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.9% of income in 2022

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Alabama, providing an average of $1,476 per capita to residents.

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Small business day at Alabama Capitol postponed to March 12

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 28, 2025

Join the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) on Wednesday, March 12, in Montgomery for the annual Small Business Day at the Capitol.

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Alabama sees 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry during 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in Alabama, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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NFIB thanks Alabama Secretary of State for opposing transparency act

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 24, 2025

NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash has expressed gratitude to Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen for his participation in a collective effort with 19 other secretaries of state.

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Aldot plans repairs for SR-127 Elk River relief bridge

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 24, 2025

ALDOT is set to conduct repairs on the SR-127 Elk River relief bridge in Limestone County next week.

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Alabama agriculture contributes significantly to state economy

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 19, 2025

Agriculture and forestry are significant contributors to Alabama's economy, generating $77.3 billion annually.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry file 4 petitions in Alabama throughout 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, four H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry located in Alabama, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Aldot marks national engineers week with educational events

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 16, 2025

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is set to observe National Engineers Week from February 16-22, 2025.

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Alabama Small Business Day rescheduled for March due to weather

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced a new date for its annual Small Business Day at the Capitol in Montgomery.

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Alabama: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Alabama in Q4 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Alabama in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Analysis: Alabama among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows that Alabama is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Alabama inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Alabama experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Which type of Alabama companies were inspected the most by FDA in January?

By Yellowhammer Times | Feb 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Alabama in January.

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NIFB prioritizes workforce development in upcoming Alabama legislative session

By Yellowhammer Times | Jan 30, 2025

Workforce development will be a major focus for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) during the upcoming Alabama legislative session.

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Alabama small business owners show increased optimism about economic future

By Yellowhammer Times | Jan 14, 2025

NFIB State Director Rosemary Elebash has commented on the national NFIB Optimism Index, noting its relevance to Alabama's economic climate.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Alabama during Q4 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Jan 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Alabama in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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2023: Alabama ranks 3rd nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $20,063,445

By Yellowhammer Times | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Alabama received $20,063,445 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking third nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Illegal alien arrested for attempted kidnapping of teenager in Elmore County

By Yellowhammer Times | Jan 9, 2025

A Mexican national living in the U.S. illegally was arrested in Elmore County on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, for allegedly attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl.

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Alabama sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Yellowhammer Times | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $20 million in property tax revenue for Alabama, a 25.9% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Analysis: Alabama one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Yellowhammer Times | Jan 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows that Alabama is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.